Good morning, Cap. Would you like some coffee?
Coffee Grog
1 sugar cube
1 tsp. Don’s Coffee Grog Batter
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground clove
Pinch of ground cinnamon
3 strips orange peel
1 strip grapefruit peel
6 oz. freshly brewed hot coffee (Kona is traditional)
½ oz. aged Jamaican rum
½ oz. 151-proof Demerara rum
Tools: barspoon, matches or lighter
Glass: coffee or tiki mug, preheated
Garnish: cinnamon stick
Place the sugar, batter, spices and citrus peels in a preheated, heat-proof glass, then add the coffee, stirring until the batter dissolves. Place the rums in a fireproof ladle, carefully ignite with a match, and pour the flaming rum into the glass (pyrophobes may want to skip this step and just stir in the unlit rum). Garnish.
Don’s Coffee Grog Batter: Combine 1 oz. of softened sweet unsalted butter and 1 ounce of honey with a teaspoon of your favorite vanilla syrup, ½ a teaspoon of allspice dram and 1 teaspoon of your favorite cinnamon syrup. Makes 18 servings.
